Christening gown

Object detail

Accession number

1985.50.10

Description

Organdy, white, embroidered. Very short sleeve, round neck, 2 buttons down the back. 3 vertical lines of lace tucks from the neck joining a horizontal band with another band below that, into a full shirt with a panel of floral net and a scalloped hem. Lace around neck and sleeves.

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Textile/Silk
Processed Material/Textile/Cotton
Organic/Animal/Shell/Mother-of-Pearl
Processed Material/Textile/Lace

Collection

Textiles Collection

Credit Line

Circa 1920. Christening gown, 1985.50.10. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Garment, Baptismal Gown, Baptismal Communication Artefacts Ceremonial Artefacts Religious Objects

Collection type

Domestic Textiles Domestic Technology Technology

Subject auto tags

Clothing One-piece garment Outerwear Dress Day dress Baby & toddler clothing Sleeve Waist Grey Fashion design

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